Day 8: What was the ‘Slow Song’ of the school dance AND post a picture!

Remember the moment during a school dance when everyone ‘Oooooed’ and ‘Ahhed’ for the SPECIAL song?  The song where you longed to be asked, ‘Would you like to dance?‘

The ‘ooo’ and ‘ahh’ songs of my dances were:

• The Dance by Garth Brooks.  How could you not love this country classic?
• Love of a Lifetime by Firehouse .  Yes, I was raised in the final days of the hair bands.  The cheesier the ballad, the better.
• End of the Road by Boys to Men.  The more emotional, the better!

Along with our favorite slow songs, join us on twitter as the College Lifestyles team tweets pics of their past school dance photos.  #CLlove

Tell us….

What was the ‘slow song’ of your school dances?

Mother Knows Best: 10 Tips of Advice

College years are filled with success, failure, change, heartbreak and ultimately growing up. But one thing that doesn’t need to change is calling your mom for help. At age 19, I still call my mom asking every question from ‘how long do I cook this for?’ to ‘what should I do with my life?’. No matter how bad of a day you may have, a phone call to mom has a 99 percent success rate of making you feel better. Sometimes it takes that little bit of advice and guidance to put things back in perspective. Since I found listening to my mother’s advice to be so helpful, I gathered some motherly advice from fellow CL interns’ mothers and grandmothers.

From love advice to life advice, see what these wise women have to share.

“Go slow. Have same interests in your future. Overlook the small stuff, don’t check on each other all the time, give space and communicate.”- My mother, Donna, 47

“You have the people who are in college because they’re serious about it and then you have the guys whose parents are paying their way through it. Stay away from those guys! They’re the playboys that pursue girls and then they dump them and they just keep going, going and going. Be very careful who you chummy with.”- My grandmother,Lorraine, 75

“Live with no regret. Let people you trust guide you but make your own decisions.”- CL Intern Meaghan O’Connor’s mother, Faith,46

“Set you standards high, surround yourself with people who also have high standards- people you know you can count on to be your friend and support you. Always be strong and courageous.”- Meghan’s grandmother, Audrey,75

“Always, always let him call you first.” - Shelly Marie Redmond, 33

“Make sure you both know each others favorite color, favorite candy, favorite music, favorite food. Know the little things. Leave notes for one another. Knowing the little things can make meaningful notes you can leave for one another when studying for an exam, or in your suitcase when going on a trip. Have the candy on their pillow. The note in hidden in a wallet. The song programmed on their computer. The food waiting for them if passing (or failing – gulp) a test. The test of love is not big gifts or money – its the little notes and ‘favorite things’ on a Tuesday evening or Thursday morning.” - Shelly Marie Redmond, 33

“No matter what people may say, don’t let it bring you down. Be yourself, and let your actions speak for yourself. Life will always be easier if you live it being true to yourself!“- CL Intern Sana’s mother, Naushi, 49

“All is well. Even when you may feel  down, just remember that all is well and that the universe has a funny way of working itself out. Be happy and healthy. If it makes you smile, then it is worth while.”- CL Intern Kwegyirba Croffie’s mother, Ekua, 47

“Don’t be afraid to shoot for the moon. Even if you don’t quite make it, you’ll land among the stars.” And “my business model is always under promise and over deliver.”- CL Intern Alex Esposito’s mother, Kimberly, 48

“Don’t be afraid to take chances and try new things. Don’t limit your experiences because you think you might not succeed. The experience is sometimes more valuable than just being successful at something.” -CL Intern Rachel Osman’s mother, Judy, 60

What is the best advice you’ve received from your mother or grandmother? Let us know below!

 

Jessica Fecteau is a  senior fashion, etiquette and apartment/dorm life writer and is a sophomore at Central Michigan University. Jessica loves fashion magazines, listening to indie/folk music and traveling to big cities.

Day 6: What is Your Dream Date?

I can remember sitting in my junior high school class dreaming the best date in the world would be if Jared (the popular boy) would ask me to 8th grade dance.  He never did .  (NOTE – Although I now consider myself pretty hip and fashionable, I was not at all growing up.  I sported glasses and a perm).

Fast forward to 2012.  My thoughts of the 8th grade dance long gone (as well as the perm) and replaced with the fabulous position of Editor in Chief, now married, and mom to an incredible 10 month old.  A dream date now?

My dream date is a 9 course meal!  I LOVE food, but most of all, I LOVE company.  Bring on the hors d’oeuvres, soup, salad, fish, chicken with veggies, beef and duck with veggies and potatoes, wine and cheese, granita/sorbet, AND dessert!

Do tell…

What is your dream date?

Day 5: What is Your Favorite Romantic Movie?

Your personal movie preference may be a dramatic love story, a funny love story, or a ‘cryfest’ love story.  Do tell…..

What is your favorite romantic movie?

Day 4: What Would Your Candy Hearts Say?

Be Mine?  Sweet heart?  BFF?

What if you could personalize your ‘Candy Hearts?’  What ‘love’ saying would you personalize?

 

Day 3: What Are Great Sentimental or DIY Valentines Day Gifts?

While roses and chocolate are traditional V-Day gifts, DIY gifts made from the heart will always be cherished by the receiver.

We ask……

What is a sentimental DIY gift you have recievied and/or

What are DIY gift ideas you have?

Personally, I love the idea of a picture book or hand written ‘love’ notes placed in several locations around the house.  A note saying ‘I Love You’ on the coffee maker and ‘Have a Great Day’ on the bathroom mirror will not only make my sweetheart smile but also approach the day with a great attitude!

Day 2: What is Your Favorite Flower?

Red Roses are the staple for a Valentine’s Day Bouquet, but it this your flower of choice?  Tell us….

What is your favorite flower?

Day 1: Who, What, And Where Are Your Crushes?

In preparation for writing this post, I consulted Mr. Webster for an exact definition of a crush.  Disappointed in my finds, I am providing you all with my own definition.

Crush (n.) – ‘An object of desire.  This particular object, whether a person, place, or thing gives the individual a feeling of warm fuzzies and smiles.’

My past days of crushing included the popular boy (where my lovely friends would sing the infamous Sitting in the tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G) and of Kurt Cameron on Growing Pains (my cousins and I formed the I Love Kurt Cameron Club).

It doesn’t take much to give me the ‘warm fuzzy‘ feeling and listed below are my crushes!

Celeb Crush – John Cusack

How can anyone not love the defining moment in Say Anything with ‘In Your Eyes’ playing on his boom box?  Major crush.

City Crush – Buenos Aires

From the romantic tango to the delicious Malbec, foodies and artist crush this city, and B.A. holds a forever place in my heart since it was my honeymoon destination.

Food Crush – Chocolate Cake

Yum.  Enough said

Tell us:

-Who is your celebrity crush?

-What is your city crush?

-What is your food crush?

Shelly Marie Redmond is the Editor in Chief of College Lifestyles.  She loves the feeling of a crush.

How to Celebrate Long-Distance Love

It’s Valentine’s Day, and since it falls on a Tuesday this year, if you don’t go to the same college as your significant other, chances are you won’t be able to be together on the big day. I’m in the same boat, and being five hours away from my man definitely is not going to stop me from celebrating. Here are five ideas to keeping Valentine’s Day extra special for you and your significant other, even when you are miles apart.

1. Set a video chat date for Tuesday night. If you have class, work, or another engagement, it doesn’t have to be right on V-Day. Don’t be afraid to be cheesy. Dress up, settle in front of your computer screen and tell your man how much you miss and love him over video chat. It’s of course not the same, but it is a way to connect with your other half when you’re not there. Especially if you don’t get to video chat much, this will be extra special. (Suggestion: download Skype, it’s easy!)
2. Use snail-mail. Everyone likes getting mail, especially when it’s love letters. Spend some time and write a letter telling him why you love him, how special he is to you, or the little things you miss the most about him. Make sure you send it early enough for him to get it by Valentine’s Day. You can either keep it a secret and surprise him with the card, or tell him to write one too, and that you both have to read it ON the big day.
3. Surprise him. Now, I know this isn’t possible for most. My other half is in New York City, while I’m in Upstate NY, and I have classes during the week. However, I am planning a trip for the weekend after, that way we will celebrate later. If you can afford it, make that your gift. Road trip to see your man, show up with a bow on your head, and bam: Happy Valentine’s Day to him!
4. Simple is okay. Don’t be stressed with expensive gifts. He knows you’re a college student, and can’t afford to buy him an iPhone. The simple things mean more to most men, just like women. Like stated above, sending a card or video chatting is cute, and not too overwhelming for the man either.
5. Have fun with it. Let your man know you don’t need the cliché flowers and chocolates. Have fun with your gifts. This way, you can get each other silly gifts and save money. If you do decide to go visit, make dinner together. It saves money and keeps you cozy!

Got tips? Leave them below! If you need more advice, send us an email at intern@collegelifestyles.org!

 

Emily Longeretta is an editorial and social media intern for College Lifestyles (TM). When she’s not video chatting with her NYC boyfriend, she is working four internships and going to school full time, graduating in May.

College Lifestyles Presents the 14-Day Valentine’s Challenge!

Roses are red, 

Violets are blue, 

Sugar is sweet,

And so are you!

Remember the carefree days of love?  Where simple poems (similar to the one above) and a checked Yes or No on a handwritten crush note symbolized our relationship status with a significant other.

College Lifestyles is going back to the carefree days of love!  Starting on February 1st, we will post, tweet, tumble, and pin various topics related to love.  Our 14 day challenge will bring back the ‘warm fuzzy‘ we had from our first crush, our first sent flower, and our first dance (even if we were sporting pigtails and braces!).

We encourage you to comment on all our post, follow us using the hashtag #CLlove, RT our ‘sweet’ quotes, and of course, share the love with not just your significant other, but with your family, sisters, and best friends.

At the end of our 14 days, you will not only feel love, but you will also have shared love with others.

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